News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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Lafayette’s Business Assistance Program Update
As many know, the City of Lafayette has collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce and Townsend Public Affairs to launch the Lafayette Business Assistance Program, a way for Lafayette businesses and non-profits to get the support they need during the Covid-19 crisis. You can find out how to sign up on the
City's webpage. In the meantime, here’s a brief update on the LBA’s progress.
As of this week, 80 local small businesses have registered with the LBA. Seven of those are local non-profit organizations, including Friends of the Lafayette Library & Learning Center, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation, Lafayette Partners in Education, the Lafayette United Methodist Church, Peter Pan Foundation, and the Sun Valley Pool Association. These 80 small community businesses reflect over 440 employees and independent contractors within our community.
A total of $1,388,300 in federal funding has been awarded to been confirmed to date, including Out of the Cave Meals, Abacus Group, Diablo Acupuncture, Sparks Promotions, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, Clocks, Etc., Absolute Center, Raymond Resources LLC, MW Marketing LLC, Eckerstrom Productions, Lafayette Kids' Cottage Preschool, Doing College and Beyond, Lafayette Beauty, Sharp Bicycle, Luminance Vision Optometry, Blodgett's Linoleum, Lucky Duck Enterprises, Harper Greer, Inc., Venture Quality Goods, Lamorinda Music, American Kitchen, Kid’s Hideout, Meridian Investment Counsel Inc., and Meher Schools.
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Welcome to our Newest Member
Last week we welcomed the following business to our membership. We encourage you to learn more about them on their website.
3450 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
The Study Studio is a new learning center in downtown Lafayette for children in Kindergarten - 5th grade. We focus on supporting and assisting our students with homework and the long-distance learning plans (LDL's) that they receive from their elementary schools.
Category: Educational Services
Welcome New Friends
Thank you to our Renewing Members
Last week the following members renewed their membership - thank you!
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Your Guide to Kids' Camps, Educational Resources & Activities
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The Lafayette Chamber is providing COVID-19 business and community resources through a number of channels. Please visit the following for further information:
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Parking remains free in all City of Lafayette owned lots and private lots.
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VISIT OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS
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Free “OPEN FOR BUSINESS” and 15 Minute Parking Signs
The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber are at your service as we begin to reopen commercial businesses in Lafayette.
We have prepared
“OPEN FOR BUSINESS” signs that will affix to traffic A-Frames. You can include your business name or logo and your hours of operation.
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We also have
15 minute parking signs to note spaces for curbside pickup. Simply send a request to
jay@lafayettechamber.org for delivery of either or both signs!
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Experienced Business Professionals Help You Succeed
Check the "Upcoming Workshops/Seminars" link frequently to see what workshops and seminars are on the calendar!
View Workshops/Seminars >>
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Free promotion for Lafayette Chamber Members
Photographer Craig Isaacs has offered to take promotional photographs of you (with or without staff) in front of your businesses to help promote Lafayette business. This is an adjunct to his “Pandemic Porch Portrait” project, which has raised nearly $10,000 for
Monument Crisis Center.
You may take and use the photos to promote your business, the photos can be displayed on the Chamber website or social media and may be displayed on Craig’s web site as well. You can see the Pandemic project
here.
There is no charge for participating in the project, but if you are able, donations to MCC food bank would be gratefully accepted. Contact Craig directly to set up your portrait:
craig@bluegoo.com.
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Inspiration Contagion Podcast
Looking for some inspiration? Check out this new podcast!
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Retail Space for Lease in Lafayette
Small retail space for lease (600 square feet). It was formerly a salon but can be converted to another retail or office use.
Located at 3511 Mt Diablo Boulevard. Please view
flyer for additional information. Contact Ron Mucovich, American Realty and Investments at 925-980-7861.
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Lafayette City Council Meeting
Monday, June 22, 7pm
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2020 Speaker Series: Restaurant Relaunch Webinar
Tuesday, June 23, 9am, Online
Please join
East Bay EDA on June 23, 9am for Restaurant Relaunch, the second event of their 2020 Speaker Series.
Jay Coldren, Managing Director, Hospitality and Eat + Drink at Streetsense will discuss the nuts and bolts of Restaurant & Bar Reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Streetsense is a multidisciplinary design and strategy firm specializing in restaurant and hospitality.
Registration for this webinar is open to the public. Make sure to submit your questions for the speaker Q & A in the registration form.
Register here.
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Walnut Creek Chamber presents: "Let’s Ask a Health Expert: A conversation about Coronavirus."
Tuesday, June 23, 9am-10am, Zoom
With guests from John Muir Health: Ray Nassief, Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations and Nick Mickas MD, Medical Director of Clinical Operations.
Do you think the Bay Area made the correct decision in mid-March to shelter in place? What are your thoughts on a second wave of the virus? What is a realistic time frame for a vaccine?
As restrictions are loosening after months of sheltering in place, many of us have growing concerns and more unanswered questions than answers. Join us as we pose our questions to a health professional and give you an opportunity to ask your own.
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Meet The Expert with Elliot Kallen - Ep 10 "Investing and The Mortgage Market"
Tueday, June 23, 11am, Zoom
Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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CBD Health Hacks with Ali
Ali Stoddard, from Green Alley, is inviting you to a free Health Zoom meeting. Ali’s CBD Health Hacks - Arthritis, Anxiety, Diabetes, Weight Issues, Chronic Pain, Covid - What are the Common Links? Food, Vitamin and CBD Strategies to Jumpstart your Health and Fend Off Disease
Weekly June 24 - July 29, 7pm:
Jun 24, 2020 07:00 PM
Jul 1, 2020 07:00 PM
Jul 8, 2020 07:00 PM
Jul 15, 2020 07:00 PM
Jul 22, 2020 07:00 PM
Jul 29, 2020 07:00 PM
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Women in Technology International Virtual Summit: Coaching Circle, From Failure to Prosperity
Wednesday, June 24, 11:15am-12:15pm,
Online
The 2020 WITI Virtual Summit is designed to empower women in the technology industry. Join WITI on June 23-24 to network worldwide, learn new professional development skills, stay updated on the latest tech trends, and more!
Learn more here.
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Can Anyone Argue that Virtual Networking isn't Suddenly the
Hottest
Market On Earth?
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Wednesday, June 24, 12 noon, Zoom
Don't you wish you bought Zoom Stock a Couple of Months Ago? Last week I saw that the term Zoom Virtual Backgrounds was Google 67 Million Times!
People are interested in Zoom Video for business and networking.
Are you sitting on the outside looking in at busy people networking online while you
post another article that nobody is reading? It isn't too late to cash in with your small business with Zoom Virtual Networking before, during, and following online events.
Zoom has become a new TV global media for virtual business networking locally, regionally, and nationally and we have Zoom Networking Expert Mike Hayes how to leverage media to reach 40,000 local households and create your Virtual Networking Buzz.
The hardest thing in the social media marking world is getting genuine human traction and an interactive audience of consumers with most social media such as Facebook LIVE, or podcasting without adding a business networking component.
Learn how to stop spinning your wheels, and start making LIVE human connections on Zoom with a high probability of success.
Join Mike Hayes at Noon on Zoom Wednesdays June 24th. Get the link at
www.NoonWebinarWednesdays.com
and discover why Mike says your chamber membership is the BIGGEST BRANDING BENEFIT in networking.
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VIRTUAL Business Speed Networking EXPO
Wednesday, June 24, 6pm-8pm
Expand your network by engaging with professionals who focus on business to business networking on our engaging video meeting with breakout rooms hosted by Professional Speed Networker Ambassadors.
Be ready with your: 60-seconds elevator speech and contact information (including your LinkedIn and website URLs) to drop in the Chat Box.
Our meeting will be hosted by Veteran broadcaster Mike Hayes. Throughout his marketing career, Mike has directed the marketing and business strategy for companies, that have helped them sell hundreds of millions of dollars of products and services.
Register here>>
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Cal Alumni: 40-Something Working Parents
Friday, June 26, 7pm, Zoom
Hey Bears! Join
Sarah Buschi for a virtual networking and socializing happy hour! If you're craving adult conversation with smart folks, pop in and join the fun! Bring your favorite drink.
RSVP today to save your spot. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Effectively Harnessing Your Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organization’s Human Capital During Times of Stress
Tuesday, June 30, 11:30am-1pm, Online
This no-cost workshop, hosted in partnership with the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, will cover:
- Compassion Fatigue
- Protecting the nonprofit from loss of human capital during significant shifts or transitions
- Maintaining employee wellness during times of challenge
- Addressing issues with employee finances and benefits.
- How to attract C-level Leadership and retain them
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July Already! Let's have some summer fun!!!
Tuesday, July 7, 3pm, Online
Join
White Rabbit Business Solutions at 3pm for an afternoon of summer networking. This is a free & fun way to meet local professionals and to say hi to those you may already know. We've been having fun, but want you to join us!
Learn about the different ways White Rabbit Business Solutions can benefit your business and the special pricing available by attending this event!!!
Register for the free event today! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Survey
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), in coordination with Contra Costa County, is conducting a study to find out how to improve transportation services for seniors, people with disabilities, and eligible veterans who live or travel in Contra Costa County.
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out this survey, please contact 857-305-8004 or
info@atspcontracosta.com.
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Town Hall Theatre Music & Comedy Series
Town Hall Theatre has taken their Music & Comedy series online for now. Please tune in to
Town Hall Theatre's Facebook page each Thursday at 7:00 PM to see a varied lineup of musicians and comedians, and help support Town Hall Theatre through these challenging times.
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Gold Coast Chamber Players: Immersive Experiences 2.0 is here! Paris anyone?
Imagine yourself in the world's most romantic city with a French experience for all your senses! Hear music by
Maurice Ravel
and Watch the
Telegraph Quartet
live-streamed from Lafayette's classic French Bistro (via YouTube). Savor the flavors of France from Lafayette's
Reve Bistro
(delivered to your home) while you watch a Chef's video of Reve's Paul Magu sharing a few culinary secrets. View
menu>.
Sip a cocktail unique to the French Riviera and enjoy a hand selected wine from Chef Paul and his wife Laura. Socialize with your friends, meet new people, and interact with the award winning musicians (via Zoom). Surprises galore! Sunday, June 28, 5:30pm.
Register here >>
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Lafayette Community Foundation: To Our Community
We acknowledge these most troubling times and want you to know that we recognize the challenges that many are experiencing as we all try to navigate and make sense of everything that is happening in the world. While it is not our policy to align with a particular political point of view, we vow to continue to work hard to support and uplift the many nonprofits that we have assisted through our Excellence Grants for the past 20 years. These annual grants are given to a wide variety of nonprofits including Youth Homes, Trinity Center, Meals on Wheels, Loaves & Fishes, Shelter, Inc. and Lamorinda Village just to name a few. It is through our grants that we seek to help as many as possible, making our community a better place for all. Learn more in their
Summer Newsletter. To read more about our Excellence Grants, please visit
www.lafayettecf.org/grants.
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
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Lafayette Library's Front Door Service!
The Library now offers front door service! The service allows patrons to pick-up books, DVDs and audiobooks placed on hold through the Library’s website at
ccclib.org
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For full press release and details:
Click here
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Your Library as a Resource
Books to help make sense of and better understand race and civil rights in America are available at your Library. You’ll also find ideas for families to start discussing race and activism with young children. Visit
www.ccclib.org
We are all in this together.
Our LLLC Foundation team is working remotely. If you need assistance or have questions about Library and community resources, we’ll do our best to help. Email (
information@LLLCF.org
) or phone message (925-283-6513 ext. 102).
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Please note: to signup you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used for verify you are over 21 years of age.
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